Summer Postcards: A Rare Sight of Two Suns
In a personal essay published on doppiozero, Guido Scarabottolo and Anita Romanello reflect on the theme of distance and the rare phenomenon of seeing two suns. The authors recall a moment when they witnessed two suns while driving, a sight that caused the driver, Alfredo, to swerve. The essay connects this memory to the 'The Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art', a comprehensive volume from 1851 that compiled documented curiosities, serving as a Wunderkammer for disseminating knowledge. The piece is part of a series titled 'Cartoline d'estate' (Summer Postcards), which explores themes of travel and memory. The article was published on August 11, 2026, and is available on the doppiozero website.
Key facts
- The essay is titled 'Cartoline d'estate. Tanti saluti da lontano'.
- It was written by Guido Scarabottolo and Anita Romanello.
- The publication date is August 11, 2026.
- The authors mention seeing two suns, a rare phenomenon.
- The driver in the anecdote is named Alfredo.
- The essay references 'The Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art' from 1851.
- The encyclopedia is described as a Wunderkammer for information and dissemination.
- The piece is part of a series on summer postcards.
Entities
Artists
- Guido Scarabottolo
- Anita Romanello
Institutions
- doppiozero